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Ancient Egypt
Young scholars use the Internet to gather information on Ancient Egypt. They describe the role of a pharaohs and what they wore and ate. They discuss why the Nile is important to the region and examine hieroglyphics.
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Patience and Self Discipline
Young scholars think about the importance of patience and self discipline in obtaining the things in life that will make us happy. Students complete various activities that get them thinking to themself, working in small groups about...
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Truthfulness
Students investigate the concept of truthfulness. They practice the skill through seeing how truth is seen from other perspectives. Students are given a quotation to consider and spend time brainstorming with others about its meaning.
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LOOKING AT LAWNS
Students investigate the importance of plants to animals by exploring their own schoolyard. They record relevant observations, findings, and measurements, using written language, drawings, charts, and graphs. They describe ways in...
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Building Log Cabins
Fourth graders design and create a log cabin in this lesson. They use ratios to help make dimensions of a house. They draw out how they want their house to look and gather the materials they need to complete the house. The log cabins...
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The Sanitary Commission
Students study women's fund raising efforts during the Civil War era.
They participate in a shared reading about the Sanitary Commission and
analyze a political cartoon about women's contributions to the Sanitary Fair.
They write...
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Comparing Two Turtles
Young scholars compare and contrast the various observable features of two different turtles. in groups, they complete a visual analysis of the sea turtle and tortoise. Using their observations, they complete Venn Diagram of the...
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Math: Football League Statistics
Learners examine a soccer league final standings chart and then answer 12 questions based on the information provided. They calculate some answers in both fractions and percentages.
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Infinite Series
In this math worksheet, students examine the infinite series. They determine if it diverges or converges. Example 2 and 3 is group work to apply the tests for convergence or divergence.
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Employment: Crossword Puzzle
In this employment crossword puzzle worksheet, students read 16 clues that pertain to getting a job. Students place their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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Science - Life Cycle of the Butterfly
In this butterfly worksheet, students learn about the 4 stages that a butterfly goes through during metamorphosis. They then use what they learned to answer the 9 questions on the page. The answers are on the last page of the packet.
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For Creative Minds: Tudley Didn't Know
Learners discover facts about the animals in John Himmselman's book, Tudley Didn't Know, and make a paper turtle. For this marsh animals lesson, students first read the book Tudley Didn't Know. Learners read facts about painted turtles,...
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And It's All for Charity
Students fight poverty. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites to find out how Red Nose Day was established by Comic Relief to raise funds to fight world poverty.
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Out & About
Students remember the Holocaust. In this Holocaust lesson students visit the websites for the Queen's Film Theatre, the Imperial War Museum, and the Jewish Museum to view information about the Holocaust and concentration camps.
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Body Engine Worksheet
In this dietary awareness worksheet, 2nd graders answer three multiple choice questions based on their personal diet plan and dietary habits....
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Spelling List 34: Words with the suffix "-ness," and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling list worksheet, students practice spelling words that are suffixes -ness and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 16 words total.
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Number Line Addition
Students solve addition problems. In this math lesson plan, students use a number line to solve addition problems. Students complete a worksheet of addition problems.
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Library Visit 2 Activity
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the concept of using the media center and library. The information is used to write a paper.
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Architectural Change
Learners research and examine various types of architecture in Los Angeles. They conduct Internet research, linking geography, economy, and time factors to architecture and creating a multimedia presentation.
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Just Dancing Around? Trisha Brown
Students view a video clip highlighting the work of choreographer Trisha Brown and read her biography. They complete a table to summarize her work and they discuss their answers.
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Home on the Biome
Fifth graders study six major biomes, graph temperature and rainfall, and present their findings to the class.
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Under the Sea
Students create an undersea environment in their classroom while researching interesting facts about their favorite sea creatures. They create illustrations to decorate their classroom and transform it into an undersea environment.
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Paper Sculpture Habitats
Students develop skills in sculpture. They acknowledge that sculpture can be made in a variety of ways. Students encounter different ways paper can be manipulated. They gain experience in collaboration.
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Hardy Heart: Kit Instructions
Students describe human anatomy by reading a children's book. In this heart health activity, students examine illustrations of heart images and several organ related children's stories. Students discuss ways to keep a healthy heart and...